I-696: I-275 to M-10
I-696 Restore the Reuther
Start: October 15, 2022
Current Status: In-progress
Projected End: Fall 2024
Road Jurisdiction: MDOT
Description
The I-696 Restore the Reuther project is shifting both directions of traffic to the eastbound I-696 side between I-275 and M-10 while crews rebuild the westbound side from M-10 to I-275. To prepare for this traffic shift, there will be lane and ramp closures to install traffic control devices, pavement markings and the realignment of barrier walls.
This work is weather dependent, and if necessary, will be rescheduled to the following weekend/s.
Lane Shifts
Beginning 7 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17:
- Eastbound I-696 will be reduced to two lanes from I-275 to M-10 through late fall.
- Eastbound I-696 will have two lanes open from M-10 to Lahser Road through late fall.
- Westbound I-696 will be reduced to two lanes from M-10 to I-275 for approximately one week.
- Westbound I-696 has two lanes shifted onto M-10 at Lahser Road/M-10/US-24 through late fall.
Ramp Closures
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The northbound I-275 ramp to eastbound I-696 will be closed from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m AND 7 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 - 5 a.m. Monday, Feb 26:
- The northbound Orchard Lake Road ramp to westbound I-696 will be closed through late fall and detoured via westbound 12 Mile Road and southbound M-5 to westbound I-96.
- The Franklin Road ramp to westbound I-696 will be closed through late fall and detoured via westbound 12 Mile Road and southbound Orchard Lake Road to westbound I-696.
For more information on this project visit: michigan.gov/mdot and drivingoakland.com/i696-west/